The Good Ole Days

What happened to the good ole days
That grandpa spoke about
It was safe each day for the children to play
Each time that they went out

He told of friendly neighbors
That would lend a helping hand
When one was down they'd gather round
And help them learn to stand

They went to church on sunday
To thank the Lord above
They just couldn't wait to congregate
And talk about His Love

He worked the soil til his fingers bled
Like no one understands
And though he was pained he never complained
For that's what the Lord commands

Though times were tough they learned to live
Each day like it was their last
He'd always say that yesterday
Was left somewhere in the past

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 7/28/2010 8:57:00 AM
Wow that was super. Great job, Buddy. Ralph
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Date: 7/27/2010 1:36:00 PM
Well done Mr. Belt, enjoyed the story you have here,..p.d.
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Date: 7/27/2010 12:57:00 PM
Well that'd be nice to grow up to things change tho lol. . . I never got to really spend days with my grandpa or listen to his stories.. really not knowing spanish does affect me, =(^.^)=Royal
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Date: 7/27/2010 12:30:00 PM
wonderful poem Larry, very true, luv Francine
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Date: 7/27/2010 11:36:00 AM
You are spot on with this write Larry. I can remember those good old days. That's all they seem to be anymore just memories of the good old days. Thank you for sharing this amazing write today Larry. Love, Carol
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